Community Navigator

Are you looking for a rewarding new opportunity to help people in your community? Read on to find out how you can join us as a Community Navigator.

If you are motivated by helping others to find their way through difficult times and have a particular interest in supporting those affected by drugs or alcohol, this could be just the right opportunity for you.

Our vibrant service in Dumfries and Galloway provides support to people concerned about their own or someone else's alcohol or drug use. We have service bases in Dumfries and Stranraer but cover the entirety of the region. Much of our work is carried out in the local communities we serve. This Community Navigator post will be based in Stranraer.

About the job

You will be joining a highly motivated team of amazing individuals who make up our dynamic and assertive outreach team. They are dedicated to supporting the communities across Dumfries & Galloway.

We offer intensive support to vulnerable adults affected by drug use and so may have complex vulnerabilities.

You will be our ideal candidate if you have experience of and a particular interest in the drug and alcohol field, if you can work well as part of a team and have experience of maintaining excellent links with a range of partner agencies.

We welcome applications for this Community Navigator role with experience in the following areas: Safeguarding, Community Support, Rehabilitation, Care Planning, Substance Misuse, Driving Licence, IT, Communication Skills, Health and Social Care, SSSC, Healthcare, SVQ Level 3 Social Services and Healthcare.

To carry out this Community Navigator job successfully you will:

• have SVQ level 3 in Social Services & Healthcare or equivalent
• be able to show your continuous professional development
• be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or meet the requirements for registration
• be able to demonstrate your experience of working in health, social care, or other relevant specialist setting
• have a proven track record of working with substance misuse
• have knowledge and understanding of group working, assessments, care plans, and key working, along with the issues facing those who misuse substances and the solutions used for their rehabilitation
• have knowledge and understanding of health & safety in a healthcare setting, including managing high risk situations
• demonstrate how you have built successful working relationships with a range of people from different backgrounds and professions
• be able to work effectively within a team environment
• be organised, able to prioritise and show resilience when working under pressure
• have good written and spoken communications skills
• be comfortable using IT packages and digital media
• have a clean driving license and use of your own vehicle

This role requires a satisfactory enhanced PVG certificate.

While not essential, any candidates who also has lived experience of drug and/or alcohol use will be at an advantage.

Everyone should feel comfortable getting the support they need for issues with drugs, alcohol or mental health.

At We Are With You we work with people on their own goals, whether that's staying safe and healthy, making small changes or stopping an unwanted habit altogether. We give people support in a way that's right for them either face to face in their local service, community or online.

We provide a free and confidential service without judgement to more than 100,000 people a year.

We use our expertise to improve the help available and raise awareness around drugs, alcohol and mental health so that more people can get support.

We Are With You.